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Fundamental concepts in vaccination Immunology and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Immunology is a complicated subject, and a detailed discussion of it is beyond the scope of this text. However, an understanding of the basic function of the immune system is useful in order to understand both how Vaccines work and the basis of recommendations for their use. … Read more
Vaccines A vaccine is a biological preparation that improves immunity to a particular disease. A vaccine typically contains an agent that resembles a disease-causing microorganism, and is often made from weakened or killed forms of the microbe, its toxins or one of its surface proteins. The agent stimulates the body’s immune system to recognize the … Read more
Stem Cell Research Stem cells are undifferentiated, or “blank,” cells. This means they’re capable of developing into cells that serve numerous functions in different parts of the body. Most cells in the body are differentiated cells. These cells can only serve a specific purpose in a particular organ. For example, red blood cells … Read more
Microbiology Microbiology is the study of microbes or the living organisms that are too small to be visible with the naked eye. These living things can be seen only with the use of a Microscope. These life forms are called Microorganisms or microbes. Microorganisms include bacteria, archaea, viruses, protozoa, microscopic Fungi and yeasts, … Read more
Microscope Microscope, instrument that produces enlarged images of small objects, allowing the observer an exceedingly close view of minute structures at a scale convenient for examination and analysis. Although optical microscopes are the subject of this ARTICLE, an image may also be enlarged by many other wave forms, including acoustic, X-ray, or electron … Read more
It is also known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever. It is a severe acute viral illness which during an outbreak cause the fatality rate can go upto 90%. The first confirmed Ebola Virus Disease in human was reported in 1976 at Democratic Republic of Congo. Transmission of Ebola Virus Disease Ebola is introduced into the human Population through close contact with blood secretion … Read more
Mission COVID Suraksha: India’s Drive for Vaccine Self-Reliance The COVID-19 pandemic, a global health crisis of unprecedented scale, exposed vulnerabilities in the world’s healthcare systems, particularly in vaccine production and distribution. India, with its vast population and limited access to affordable vaccines, found itself at a critical juncture. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the … Read more